This week I will post several different subjects, all unrelated to art work. These could be titled “Sources of Inspiration”, although I don’t know if they will result in paintings or drawings. Subject #1 Trail Guy took the Botmobile to a secret location with a great view of the High Sierra. The mountain range is […]
Field Trip With Peculiar Sights
Happy Birthday, Louise!! Yeah yeah, I know I told you I’d be telling you about the newest coloring book. There’s too much to show and tell, and I don’t know how to best present it or condense it. Instead, I’ll show you some fun photos. This is how artists reload their mental files of raw […]
Flower Show in Mineral King
My favorite place and time in Mineral King is a flower show in the first half of July at the junction of the Farewell Gap and Franklin Lakes trails. First, we had to get there. It is 4 miles one way on a well-graded uphill trail. Some parts are flattish, some steeper than others. There […]
Wildflower Quest and Thoughts on Naming Flowers
Every summer in Mineral King, Trail Guy goes on a quest for Leopard Lilies. They have a fabulous fragrance, and often we smell them before we see them. Mineral King wildflowers are usually at their peak during the first couple of weeks in July. This year they are particularly profuse.
Busy Week Ahead
Today I want you to see the list of things I hope to take care of this week. It will relieve you of any illusions of an artist just happily creating under amazing peaceful inspiration. (That’ll teach me to run off to Israel for 2 weeks when there is work to be done!) Finish preparing […]
A Central Calif. Artist Goes to Israel
My brother-in-law was the pastor of Neighborhood Church in Visalia and was planning to visit Israel this summer. After he died last September, the church offered his slot to his wife, my sister. When I told Trail Guy that she was going, along with our niece, Trail Guy said, “Don’t you want to go too?” OF COURSE […]
And More Mineral King
During a mostly overcast weekend in Mineral King, we had a few moments of sun. A standard simple walk is to go down the road and back up the Nature Trail (Yes, I know it is a stupid name – “Wildflower Walk” seems more appropriate once summer arrives.)
More Mineral King
Inspirational
The morning light is inspirational. What does “inspirational” actually mean? Something that inspires. . . this light, this cat, together they inspire me to take photos. Wait a minute here! I’m supposed to be inspired to make art. Does this mess inspire you? It is an honest look at my drawing table while I am […]
Beautiful Place in Tulare County
Do you live near a beautiful place but don’t go there? I live in Three Rivers, just minutes from Sequoia National Park, and don’t go very often for a variety of reasons. It costs money, the lines are long, I am working. . . not all these things are true all the time, so I […]